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Korea clobbers higher-ranked Jordan 114-80 to reach Asian Games basketball semifinals

Lee Hyun-jung scored 28 points as the Korean team took down Jordan in emphatic fashion to secure its fourth straight win in Nagoya.

2026.9.16

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun speaks to lawmakers on the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee in Yeouido, western Seoul, on April 15. [YONHAP]

Top diplomats of Korea, Jordan discuss post-Iran war reconstruction efforts

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held phone talks with his Jordanian counterpart on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and bilateral relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

2026.5.6

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Korea's Son Heung-min reacts during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Jordan at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi on March 25. [YONHAP]

'We can learn from this': Son stays upbeat despite Korea’s latest letdown

In light of another disappointing performance by his team in the World Cup qualifiers, Korea captain Son Heung-min said Tuesday he wants his young teammates to hold their heads high.

2025.3.26

Son Heung-min reacts during a World Cup qualifier between Korea and Jordan at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi on March 25. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Korea blow early lead in tepid 1-1 draw

Korea blew an early lead to draw 1-1 with Jordan in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi on Tuesday, recording a third straight draw after two tepid outings against Palestine and Oman.

2025.3.25

Lee Jae-sung celebrates after scoring the opener for Korea in a world cup qualifier against Jordan at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Korea face more disappointment in 1-1 draw with Jordan — as it happened

Korea host Jordan in the third round of Asian qualfiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Suwon World Cup Stadium just outside of Seoul at 8 p.m. tonight. Join us here for live updates.

2025.3.25

Son Heung-min, top, trains with his Korea teammates at Mir Stadium in Yongin, Gyeonggi on March 22 ahead of a game against Jordan on March 25. [YONHAP]

Struggling Korea need to turn things around against Jordan

In a matter of days, Korea went from feeling hopeful they could grab an early World Cup berth to standing on the precipice of losing the top spot in their qualification group.

2025.3.24

Korea's Lee Kang-in leaves the pitch after sustaining an injury during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Oman at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on March 20. [NEWS1]

Lee Kang-in, Paik Seung-ho, Jung Seung-hyun out for World Cup qualifier against Jordan

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in, Birmingham City midfielder Paik Seung-ho and Al-Wasl defender Jung Seung-hyun have left Korea’s 2026 World Cup qualifier camp ahead of a fixture against Jordan on Tuesday after sustaining injuries.

2025.3.23

The Korean national team celebrates Lee Jae-sung's goal during a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Jordan at Amman International Stadium in Jordan. [YONHAP]

Korea secures 2-0 victory over Jordan in World Cup qualifier, claims Group B lead

Korea secured a 2-0 victory over Jordan in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, marking their second consecutive win under manager Hong Myung-bo.

2024.10.10

Korea's Hwang In-beom, far right, vies for the ball during the 2023 Asian Cup semifinal against Jordan at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on Feb. 7. [YONHAP]

With Son Heung-min on the sidelines, Hong's Korea looks for fresh answers against Jordan

The Korean national team, led by manager Hong Myung-bo, faces Jordan in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday with one significant change from the last two games — the absence of captain Son Heung-min.

2024.10.9

Tottenham's Son Heung-min, right, vies for the ball with Qarabag's Julio Romao during a Europa League match in London on Sept. 26. [AP/YONHAP]

Son Heung-min still called up for Korea despite injury

Injured Tottenham captain Son Heung-min still received the Korean national team call Monday ahead of the international break, joining a squad that also sees the return of goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, midfielder Bae Jun-jo and forward Oh Hyeon-gyu.

2024.9.30